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Outsider | Episode 26 | Curtiss Gibbs, MDiv | Two Roads Crossing Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in? Like you're on the outside looking in? In this episode of Outsider, we talk to CVM Regional Representative Curtiss Gibbs, MDiv, about what it's like to be a non-veterinarian serving veterinary professionals. Gibbs shares his unique perspective on the veterinary industry and how he's learned to bridge the gap between veterinarians and non-veterinarians. He also talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how we can all do better to create a more welcoming environment for everyone. If you've ever felt like an outsider, this episode is for you. Gibbs' story is an inspiration to us all, and his insights can help us all to better connect with others. #outsiderpodcast #veterinarymedicine #diversityandinclusion #workplaceculture #community #TwoRoadsCrossing #CVM Listen to the full episode now and share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Does missions seem like an impossibility? Dr. Ginger Pelc joins us today to talk about short term missions right here in the United States. Dr. Pelc has been serving native communities every year starting while she was still in vet school. If you wonder if short term missions might be in your future, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Everyone must do their part in cultivating a healthy community. Listen in as Dr. Page Wages discusses Transparency, Accountability and Generosity. These three characteristics lead to productive relationships that help us all thrive in both faith and professional realms. Subscribe to Christian Veterinary Mission and tap the video icon to get notified when the first episode releases: https://www.youtube.com/@UCObkj5dTX8pRoG6-kLKa05w You can also listen on, Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Spotify. Subscribe to be notified when new episodes arrive. Connect with CVM Website: https://www.cvm.org/Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianVeterinaryMission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianveterinarymission

Everyone must do their part in cultivating a healthy community. Listen in as Dr. Page Wages discusses Transparency, Accountability and Generosity. These three characteristics lead to productive relationships that help us all thrive in both faith and professional realms.

Join a CVM team of UT students and faculty as they learn from and serve in Bolivia.

How important is community in your professional and faith journeys? Dr. Page Wages has spent a good part of her life developing teams. Whether it's in the clinic or with a vet school group or even on a mission trip, a healthy community is necessary to accomplish your goals. Today, Dr. Wages explains the dangers of isolation and the importance of team building.

Drs. Laurie and John Day spent 29 years as dairy exclusive practice owner operators. After hearing God's call to missions and navigating a delay in departure, the Days have returned from their first term in Mongolia. Did the reality of mission meet their expectations? Sometimes God's plans are different from ours and the Days share how His plans are always best.

Drs. John and Laurie Day met in vet school and built a successful dairy exclusive practice together in Idaho. After 29 years of practice ownership, they left it all behind to serve the people of Mongolia as missionaries. What would lead to such a dramatic change? Join us as they explain how they were confirmed in their calling.

Dr. Cora Farley joins us again today to talk about Real Life Real Impact, a conference held by CVM at different vet schools annually to encourage veterinary students. Through this conference, Cora was encouraged both professionally and spiritually. During a RLRI prayer request, she met her now best friend and they have been able to connect regularly ever since.

Dr. Cora Farley is a recent graduate of Kansas State University. Today, she reflects back on how God sustained her in vet school and carried her through some dark valleys. If you are interested in attending vet school or are currently walking through a difficult time, you won't want to miss her story.

Dr. Dan Bieck, DVM has had success as an associate veterinarian, practice owner and teacher. He has also faced challenges like doubt, compassion fatigue and burnout. How does God use these circumstances to teach us how to live as His children? Join us as we discuss the role of faith in professional and personal transitions, especially when things aren't going according to our plans.

Dr. Dan Bieck, DVM has had success as an associate veterinarian, practice owner and teacher. He has also faced challenges like doubt, compassion fatigue and burnout. How does God use these circumstances to teach us how to live as His children? Join us as we discuss the role of faith in professional and personal transitions, especially when things aren't going according to our plans.

Do you feel powerless? Are you driven by fear? Join us as Dr. Fred VanGorkom talks about how the power of God is available to all believers and how walking in that knowledge repels fear.

Where does your power come from? What would you do to get power? Listen in as Dr. Fred VanGorkom continues talking about the power-fear worldview and the lengths we are willing to go in order to have power.

How much does fear dictate what you do in life? Does fear shape how we understand the Gospel? Today, Dr. Fred VanGorkom explains the power-fear culture and how it impacts everything we do, including understanding God.

There are some simple ways that you can start building relationships with intentionality. It begins with vision. Listen in as Michael Shirley, of Family Pet Health tells us what to EXPECT next.

It's easy to overlook the people around us. It's easy to think it's someone else's job. Join in today as Michael Shirley of Family Pet Health challenges us to rethink our role in building community.

Working alongside people with differing worldviews can be difficult and lead to conflict. Dr. Karen Stoufer offers up some advice on effectively partnering with individuals that hold a different cultural context.

Understanding why we are offended and how we offend others can lead to more fruitful relationships. In this final session with Dr. Karen Stoufer, we discuss sources of offense and practical ways to show honor through veterinary training.

Effectively partnering with or serving people that come from an honor/shame worldview requires making an intentional effort to understand their point of view. Today, Dr. Karen Stoufer gives us some insight into that cultural context so we might make appropriate steps in building relationships.

Does your cultural context influence the way you understand and present the Gospel? Listen as Dr. Karen Stoufer introduces us to the 3D Gospel and how culture affects much more than we know!

Dr. Rob Goodman, MDiv, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM (SAIM), concludes this four part series on wellness by talking about failure. We all experience failure but what if it becomes an overwhelming weight we struggle to carry? Failure can become a burden that weighs down every aspect of our lives. This unhealthy view of failure results when we measure ourselves against an unreasonable and unattainable standard. Dr. Rob helps us understand how to set healthy boundaries and develop a healthy sense of self-worth which will assist us in navigating life's challenges.

Dr. Rob Goodman, MDiv, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM (SAIM), former Army Master Resilience Trainer joins us for part 3 for on an depth exploration of wellness. Even with the best of intentions, we all struggle during times of crisis. During these times, our personal wellness often suffers. Within the veterinary profession, we also see this as many forfeit their own health to help others. Dr. Rob points out that we cannot help others if we don't help ourselves first. We must learn to accept that we are loved and self-care is not selfish.

Dr. Rob Goodman, MDiv, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM (SAIM), veterinarian and rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church returns to continue a conversation about wellness. Our ability to stay healthy by constantly rebalancing has a lot to do with our self-perception. Dr. Rob uses his experience as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Spiritual Director to help us see who we are and understand why we are here.